I told him about the Crimson Hotel Rainy Day Promo, so he tried to book through their website, but the rate showing online was different. He decided to call the hotel directly instead, and luckily, he was able to reserve a room three days before my birthday. It’s definitely better to call to avail of the promo rate!
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Check-in Experience
Fast forward to my birthday—since Alabang isn’t too far, we left the house a little past 12 noon. We had lunch at home first to save money (hehehe!). I had already seen photos of Crimson Hotel’s lobby, but I was still amazed when I finally saw it in person. Sa sobrang laki, naging playground ng anak ko habang hinihintay namin si hubby. I thought we still had to wait until 2 PM, but they allowed us to check in early—at 12:50 PM! Yehey! The staff even escorted us to the elevator.
As usual, we requested a king-size bed, but it was no longer available, so we settled for twin beds, which were a bit small for three people. Still, we loved the bed, pillows, and comforter—these are the things I always look forward to during staycations.
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Afternoon Tea Time
We stayed in our room while waiting for Afternoon Tea Time at 3 PM, which was included in our package. We were excited since it was our first time to experience tea time—lakas makasosyal! We were asked if we wanted coffee or tea, and about twenty minutes later, they served a lovely three-tiered stand filled with cookies, pastries, and sandwiches.
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Swimming and Dinner
After tea time, we went back to our room because my son wanted to swim. Since it was a long weekend, the pool area was quite crowded. Good thing the pool was big, but it was hard to find an available chair. Sa bar chair na lang ako nakaupo habang hawak ang towel at ibang gamit.
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Later, we got ready for our buffet dinner at Café Eight. They had a promo for birthday celebrants—yay, I got a free dinner! Good thing I brought my ID with my birthdate. My son, being only five years old, was also free.
It was my first buffet dinner in a hotel, so I was really excited. But when we entered the almost-empty restaurant, I felt a little sad—the food selection was quite limited. There were only about four or five food stations, and honestly, I was a bit disappointed.
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I’ve tried buffet lunches and dinners in several restaurants (and even in other hotels like Acaci and Tides), so I had high expectations, thinking dinner would be more special. But as Shakespeare said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” Hehehe! Imagine, my husband was able to try every single dish—first time yun! At least, I only had to pay PHP 1,500 for him, and my meal was free.
My plate—good thing there was salmon! I also loved the mango crepe.
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The carving station only had roast beef, but the meat was dry. I was expecting a seafood station, but there wasn’t any. The buffet spread wasn’t bad, but there was nothing special either. Still, the service was excellent, which is something you don’t always get in buffet restaurants.
After dinner, one of the servers told me to wait for my birthday cake. He sang “Happy Birthday” while handing it to me—bawi na sila dun! It was my first time experiencing that, and I really appreciated it.
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| My plate, omelet was not in the picture. I love the walnut twist bread. |
Breakfast and Check-out
After our tea time and buffet dinner, we still had buffet breakfast the next morning. I wasn’t expecting much after our dinner experience, but surprisingly, I enjoyed breakfast even more! I got full because all my favorite breakfast dishes were there—bacon, ham, sausage, and daing na bangus.
Before we checked out, my son had one last quick swim.
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What I loved most about our stay at Crimson Hotel was the excellent service. The staff were friendly, approachable, and always wore a smile, which made us feel truly welcome. The room was also very comfortable—the pillows, bed, and comforter were soft and cozy, perfect for a relaxing staycation. I also appreciated the thoughtful amenities like the bidet and even a phone in the toilet. The swimming pool was spacious, and my son really enjoyed his time there. I also loved their birthday promo, where I received a free dinner and a birthday cake—such a nice touch that made my day extra special! The afternoon tea time was another highlight of our stay, and of course, the free Wi-Fi and shuttle service added great convenience.
Dislikes
On the other hand, there were a few minor things I didn’t like. First, there was no bathtub in our room, which I usually look forward to when staying in hotels. Second, there were no laundry bags available. I normally bring my own whenever we travel, but since I packed at the last minute, I forgot to bring one. I assumed Crimson Hotel would provide laundry bags like other hotels, but they only had laundry baskets. When we asked, they gave us a plastic laundry bag, which was just enough for wet clothes. Lastly, considering that the buffet price isn’t exactly cheap, I hope they can improve the variety and quality of the buffet spread in the future.
Overall, even though the buffet dinner didn’t quite meet my expectations, we still had a wonderful stay. It was our first time receiving a free dinner and birthday cake, and that made the experience special. We truly had a great time at Crimson Hotel.
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51 comments:
Related happy birthday! Nice room! We stayed at crimson here in Cebu 2 years ago and I have to say I was impressed. There was a bathtub naman and laundry bags. Nice yung service and pools. But we didn't get to try the buffet because we ate at the beach side resto na may pizza. :)
*belated hehehhe
Thanks Jhanis. I think Cebu is much better because they have beach and pool. I will consider this if ever I will go back to Cebu. :)
Gusto ko din maka experience nyan:)
We love staycations too! Crimson hotel looks nice. Usually we go for the pool din :-) It's a bit far but I thanks for giving us an option.
Belated Happy Birthday! We had a buffet dinner there last Mother's Day and got a free pass for an overnight stay! I agree that there's nothing really special about the food, though it wasn't bad naman. But it looks like you had a great time!
Yung may slice ng cake? Kaya pala gusto mo magYakimix. :)
Aww happy birthday darling! The hotel looks nice and I love the decor.
Aww I love your little boy!
besos,
M
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I love staying at hotels! I wish we could celebrate our birthdays that way always. Hehe! Belated happy birthday!
This is a good idea. Hubby's birthday is coming up and I think a staycation is just what we need. Thanks for sharing.
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True, lakas nga makasosyal hehe! I guess it all turned out for the best then. Belated happy birthday!
Belated Happy Birthday! Wow, I've always wanted to try Crimson Hotel, but parating busy..:( Hay, sana may promo sila ulit, baka dun ako mag birthday! :)
Hmm I'll check it out!
belated happy birthday!! I have seen Crimson hotel nung under construction pa lang kasi I worked in Northgate hehehe! I later figured out na hotel pala yun. Anyway, it loooks good naman but I felt sad too when I see the buffet. Ang lungkot. =(
I'd love to try staycations talaga. been looking for hotels south of metro.
Aaaah Crimson...di na namin inabutan to. We moved na. Back then, it was just Vivere and Bellevue and well, Parque Espana.
Anyway, at least now they're aware that laundry bags are necessary.:) Happy birthday.
Belated Happy Birthday! Thanks for this review. We wanted to try staycation in a hotel that's why I'm looking for affordable one. This one is on my list na. :-D
I usually prefer going out of town which is of course more complicated (especially with kids) not to mention more expensive, but there must be something to "staycations" too, parang ang daming nahihilig :) glad you had fun and you got over the disappointment over the buffet, he he... belated happy birthday!
Mahal naman ng buffet! But my husband has been staying there for a number of times now (client meetings) and it looks ok a. Very clean and spacious. =)
Wow! Happy to know that they serve free buffet for birthday celebrants :) I'll keep that in mind. Want to try Crimson some time :) How's the view? Hindi naman eyesore ang Alabang market? hehe. Belated happy birthday!
Thanks! Til Dec. 30, ang birthday promo. In our room, Vivere Hotel and Wilcon Depot ang view.
Happy Birthday. I think I would like to celebrate my birthday that way too. It is a pleasant way of celebrating birthdays, no? Talagang rest day at pampered, ang may birthday, hahaha instead of the hassles of having parties
Thanks, Yes, relax na relax lang sa birthday, hehehe! I prefer intimate celebrations din kasi.
Yes, clean and spacious. Buffet lang nila ang need ng improvement. Mas cheaper yung iba na katabing hotel.
Check their FB page from time to time para updated ka sa promo. :)
Yes, we need laundry bag. hehehe! I don't know Parque Espana, macheck nga.
Belated happy birthday! The place was so nice. Never pa kami na staycation as a family. Sana we can do that on my birthday. (depende sa budget! hahaha)
Good for you, and belated happy birthday :)
Belated happy birthday Mommy Michi! Parang napuntahan ko na rin ang Crimson Hotel dahil sa post mo! Wish ko for 2015 ( ang aga ko humiling, no?), we get to spend a few days in summer away from home - beach getaway or swimming pool in a hotel, keri!
We love staycations too! It's a relaxing time to unwind and recharge without going too far! Happy birthday Michi!
Belated Happy Birthday :) a great tip if we ever want to go out on vacation :)
We made a feature there during the grand opening. I love their services and how pleasant their customer service are. Plus the food was great!
Whenever we go out of town, we don't usually stay in 4 or 5 star hotel because most of the time we're out for tour. That's why we enjoy staycation because we can relax and enjoy without going out the hotel. Mababaw lang ako, birthday cake lang, ayos na. lol Thanks sa greeting.
Belated Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Belated happy birthday! Thank you for sharing this. I am always on the look of hotels because it is also our norm that we celebrate birthdays in hotels. But no bath tub? hhmmm.
Belated happy birthday! You guys sure had an awesome time. I hope I could also bring my family to a nice hotel here in Cebu for a staycation. :)
I haven't done a staycation before. Our finances don't allow for that right now. Hopefully we get to one day. It's nice you got to spend your birthday sa hotel. It looks like you really enjoyed despite he buffet experience. They really should make their selection better at that price. Belated happy birthday!
Natutuwa ako sis kase we spent our birthdays the same way! And we do the same things during a staycation hehe. I love your post and I was just about to ask if may bath tub hehe. Belated Happy Birthday!
Apir! I prefer this type of celebration kasi compared sa mga parties.
Don't worry sis, in His time makapagstaycation ka rin. Depende din sa budget ang aming birthday celebration. :)
Thanks. There are so many hotels and resort in Cebu na nasa bucket list ko medyo pricey lang kasi. Kaya nagdaytrip lang kami sa Shangri-La Mactan. :)
Thanks. Mas maaga magplan, mas ok. :)
Yes, ok naman food pero pricey kasi kaya we expected for more food selection. :)
Now I feel like taking a staycation too! I want to sleep on that comfy looking bed! :) great review. :)
Nice! Hope to experience a staycation there as well ;)
We are choosing between Acacia, Bellevue and Crimson to have a staycation this December. Thank you for sharing your experience.
We've stayed in that three hotels and they have their own advantages and disadvantages. :)
That was some birthday celebration. Regardless of some negative points, you still had the best because you had your family with you.
Belated happy birthday to you! I really like restaurants that have birthday cakes for the celebrants! It does make us feel special! :)
What an awesome way to celebrate your birthday. Haven't been to any Crimson hotel but I'm hoping to have a vacation in Crimson Cebu.
We never tried that hotel yet. I'm looking forward to be there when we get back to Ph. Thanks for the share.
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